Volvo XC90 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
83.4% pass rate
from 5,332 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Volvo XC90 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (66% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.019% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.26% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.23% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.075% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.056% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.038% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.075% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.056% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.056% fail on Pedal
    • 0.056% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.038% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.038% fail on Reservoirs (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.056% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.038% fail on View to rear
      • 0.038% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (25 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.056% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.038% fail on Suspension rods (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover (15 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.019% fail on Springs
      • 0.019% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.019% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.019% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension unit
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.038% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.30% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp (94% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.038% fail on Direction indicators (90% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Flashing type (90% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.019% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.038% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.038% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.019% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (28 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Other passenger's door (53 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (56 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.056% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.056% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.038% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.038% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.019% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.019% fail on Load security
      • 0.019% fail on Access panel
  • 0.56% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.53% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.39% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.019% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (61% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.038% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Other emission control equipment (35 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
    • 0.075% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.094% fail on Condition
    • 0.038% fail on Attachment
  • 0.019% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.019% fail on Doors
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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